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Navigating today's uncertainties is challenging, but bridging the gap between HR and business strategy is crucial. Dive into this blog to uncover the top 6 employee concerns you should be addressing in your organization to boost development, experience, and retention. https://bit.ly/4k2i8G1

AI is reshaping how organizations approach talent, unlock new ways to identify skills, support growth, and plan for the future. This week, The Wall Street Journal l spotlighted how companies like Salesforce and Google are using AI to continuously evolve their talent journeys and empower employees in their professional development. We’re thrilled to see leading brands using AI to help people further their career journeys. This is worth a read: https://on.wsj.com/4jWub7s

🔍 2025 is not unfolding quietly. From AI-driven transformations to hiring freezes and talent shifts, our May edition of The Eightfold Take checks in on how this year’s bold predictions are actually playing out — and what HR needs to know to stay ahead. Check it out:

Talent Intelligence is becoming a critical foundation for driving more connected, data-informed decisions across the entire talent lifecycle--but knowing what to look for and how to choose the right solution can be a challenge, especially in today's rapidly evolving AI world. Join us on May 21, 2025 at 2PM EDT for an actionable, future-focused conversation with David Francis, Global Head of Research at Talent Tech Labs, and Michael Dunne, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Eightfold AI. You’ll learn: • What Talent Intelligence really means—and why it’s foundational in today’s AI-driven world • How a platform-based approach creates greater strategic value across HR functions • Where GenAI and Agentic AI are taking us next—and what you can do now to prepare Don’t miss it—register now and discover what really matters in talent intelligence platforms. https://lnkd.in/gd_EqE4W We hope to see you there! #talentintelligence, #talenttech, #webinar

We're less than two weeks away from Cultivate ’25, taking place on May 14 and 15. This year’s event will bring together HR leaders and talent professionals to explore what’s next at the intersection of AI and HR. A big thank you to our sponsor, The Groove, for supporting this year’s event and helping make it all possible. Learn more and save your spot here: https://bit.ly/40QBAP1

We’re heading to UNLEASH America next week and looking forward to an insightful conversation with Twilio. Join us for a session featuring Erin Stephens and Christopher Starr from Twilio, moderated by Madeline Laurano of Aptitude Research Aptitude Research. Together, they’ll explore Twilio’s talent framework and share actionable ways to help organizations prepare for the future ahead. See you there! https://bit.ly/434Ulzr

AI and skills-based strategies are changing how organizations operate, creating new roles that are more collaborative and focused on the future. This shift calls for a fresh look at HR team structures and highlights the urgent need for greater integration across the organization. Next week, join leaders from Eightfold, Huntsman Corporation, and The Josh Bersin Company for a powerful conversation on aligning your HR function for the future. https://bit.ly/43apHVe

Upskilling is one of the smartest ways to grow talent, reduce hiring costs, and stay ahead of constant change. So why aren’t more HR teams making it a priority? Despite its clear benefits, Eightfold research shows that only two-thirds of departments are focusing on it. In this blog, Jason Cerrato, Vice President of Talent-Centered Transformation at Eightfold, unpacks what’s getting in the way and how teams can take a more effective, aligned approach to talent development. https://bit.ly/3ELPA4v

Today, many AI solutions are marketed as "agents," but few deliver the true capabilities that define real agentic AI. As HR continues to evolve, it is critical to distinguish between scripted automation and true agentic AI, systems that can reason, adapt, and respond in dynamic environments. At Eightfold, we have created a guide to help you understand the difference and why it matters now more than ever. https://bit.ly/4jPso45

As we prepare for Cultivate in the U.S., we're also looking ahead to our next event in London.🇬🇧 On June 10, EU business and talent leaders will gather to discuss the latest in AI —especially agentic AI — and how talent journeys are evolving as we look ahead. 👉Interested in attending? Follow this link to learn more. We look forward to seeing you there! https://bit.ly/40QBAP1